Competitive lately in point-to-points, but hasn't run under rules since March 2016. However a case of sorts can be made from his favourable mark which is now 12lb lower than back then. Non-runner at Perth last week.

Lightly raced under rules; beaten 21L by Diamond Brig in a maiden hunters' chase at Kelso in April (Buccluech Cup). Pulled up on his last two starts over hurdles but mark probably favourable for handicap debut.

No show in three starts over hurdles, and off the track since early January. Encounters a sound surface for handicap debut also wearing first time cheek-pieces, so all of these factors are possible reasons for an improved performance.

An infrequent winner who has proved increasingly frustrating over the past few years. However, no doubting that he has the ability to win a race of this nature from his current mark and won't be phased by quick ground.

Verdict

A low grade handicap hurdle in which the Nick Alexander trained duo FRANKIE'S PROMISE and the frustrating Andhaar are likely capable of making a positive impression. The selection has been racing in point-to-points lately, but has winning hurdles form back in 2014, and now races from a mark which is intriguingly 12lb lower than his last timber outing at Newcastle in March 2016. Others to consider in an unappealing contest include Christmas Twenty, Chanceiton and the unexposed Lawtop Legend.

Frankie's Promise

Christmas Twenty

Lawtop Legend

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